Chinese New Year by joanna

Sichuan Peppercorn ShrimpI would love to try this with more jalapenos. The spicier the better.Sang Yoon has been going to what he calls Los Angeles's "real" Chinatownthe Chinatown in Monterey Park, Californiaevery week for the past five years. Those visits inspired these Sichuan peppercorn-coated shrimp; stir-frying...

Ginger Fried RiceI couldn't help but add another fried rice recipe.Jean-Georges Vongerichten's ginger fried rice as interpreted by Mark Bittman has been floating around the internet for a while, but it took me a while to

Garlic-Brandy PrawnsPrawns in a delicious garlic-brandy sauce.This is my favorite way to eat prawns! It only takes 15 minutes to make and the brandy adds unexpected sweetness and depth of flavor. By the way, prawn and shrimp are one and the same. Mom taught me how to make this. Prawns vs. Shrimp: Its the same...

Char Siu BaoSteamed Chinese buns are wonderful as meals and for snacking.There's one thing the Mike absolutely has to have when we go to dim sum: char siu bao. The bamboo steamers usually come with three fluffy, slightly sweet,

There's one thing the Mike absolutely has to have when we go to dim...more

Steamed Chinese buns are wonderful as meals and for snacking.

Chinese Steamed FishI love fish, especially when it's steamed with fresh herbs.When I go home to visit my Mom, I always ask for this dish, Chinese Steamed Fish. Mom lives in Los Angeles, where there is an Asian market on every street corner. Most have live fish tanks where you can choose which lucky fella gets to come home with...

When I go home to visit my Mom, I always ask for this dish, Chinese...more

I love fish, especially when it's steamed with fresh herbs.

Larissa: Me too, I especially love the soy sauce, scallion and ginger - I could that with rice all the day long! Do you eat the cheek?? (I love that you created this list btw, I may have to create a Vietnamese-version!)

Szechuan Red Oil WontonYummy dumplings make great appetizers.Pictured here are heavenly little dumplings that recently broke a record. They broke a record in that they spent mere seconds in front of the camera before they were gobbled up (and not too gracefu...

Peanut CookiesPeanut cookies are crumbly and absolutely addictive.Peanut cookies and peanut cookies recipe. These peanut cookies are a must for Lunar New Year. Easy peanut cookies recipe made with 4 ingredients.

Fortune CookiesAn easy recipe for homemade fortune cookies.Taste and look just like the ones you get at a Chinese restaurant! I was very pleased with my first attempt baking these! Adding your own personalized message allows you to create great favors for any occasion! Alternatively, I have rolled these...

A simple soup that will keep you out of the kitchen and hanging out with friends and family.

Asian Noodle SaladNoodles represents a long life. A must-have for Chinese New Year.Adapted from Jamie Oliver, this salad is a triumph. A total winner. An explosion of color, flavor, and texture. And the beauty of this salad is, you can just wing it, adjusting the ingredients of the salad or the dressing as you like.

Adapted from Jamie Oliver, this salad is a triumph. A total winner. An...more

Noodles represents a long life. A must-have for Chinese New Year.

Orange ChickenA Chinese-American dish that everyone loves.Today I’m back with yet another Chinese-American dish – Orange Chicken. It seems as though you can find orange chicken almost anywhere you want to eat

Bring in the new year (Chinese New Year that is) with these classic...more

Simply a must-have treat to end a good Chinese New Year meal.

Roast Peking DuckThis Peking Duck is faster to roast and doesn't skimp on flavor.This is a shortcut recipe of making Peking duck. It requires little effort and is exceptionally tasty. Serve with rice or shredded, with pancakes, spring onions, cucumber and plum sauce.

This is a shortcut recipe of making Peking duck. It requires little...more

This Peking Duck is faster to roast and doesn't skimp on flavor.

Larissa: I always think of that movie Eat, Drink, Man, Woman when I have peking duck, that scene where the dad is blowing into the duck to loosen up the skin. Have you made it before? Seems labor intensive.